productParamount Packaging Systems, exclusive distributor of Fuji Machinery Company’s horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal equipment in the UK and Ireland, has appointed Darren Bull to the newly-created position of operations manager, leading day-to-day operations to ensure exceptional customer service as the business continues to expand.
productIndustria Bearings & Transmissions has appointed Andrew (Andy) Blackler as its new sales development engineer.
productSandvik has opened a new distribution centre adjacent to Changi Airport, Singapore, to meet increasing demand for its advanced stainless steel and special alloy products, particularly in South East Asia and the wider Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
productTwo of the valve operation industry’s leading brands have joined forces under a new name. Netherlocks and Smith Flow Control have combined to form Sofis. Customers will benefit from a more diversified organisation with a wider portfolio of valve safety and operation products.
productHi-line industries, manufacturer of compressed air handling and purification equipment, is reporting its most successful period ever following the Brexit referendum vote earlier this year. At the company’s year-end in July, Hi-line’s turnover grew at a record 28% and with its new financial year beginning in the summer period, orders have continued to increase at strong levels particularly on large projects.
productEx-Or will be relocating its customer service, R&D, technical design and support teams from Haydock on Merseyside to Honeywell’s development centre for building control systems in Horsham, West Sussex.
productBig Foot Systems, which specialises in non-penetrative rooftop support solutions for building services and safe access equipment, has been shortlisted in the H&V News Awards for its project with Coca-Cola European Partners Great Britain (CCEP GB).
productIon Science has expanded KS Chari’s role as regional manager for South Asia to include the Middle East. Although targeting a range of markets, Chari’s focus will be on the oil & gas and petrochemical sectors, in line with the Ion Science global growth strategy.
newsCranfield University is hosting the Global Manufacturing Student Think Tank 2017, an event that sets out to be both inspiring and informative.
productPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Workwear specialist Supertouch, has appointed Mark Spree as national sales manager. Spree will be based at the Supertouch Head Office in the West Midlands, where he will be responsible for leading both the field and internal sales teams that support customers across the United Kingdom and Ireland.
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